Buckingham Palace Aide Tests Positive For Coronavius: Queen Elizabeth At Risk?

There are new reports that say an aide at Buckingham Palace has tested positive for the coronavirus. And while Queen Elizabeth has transferred herself to Windsor Castle in order to self-isolate from all of the madness in London right now, the royal aide that tested positive was working in Buckingham Palace while the Queen was there. Here’s what you need to know.

Buckingham Palace Aide Tests Positive For Coronavius: Queen Elizabeth At Risk?

Millions of people from all over the world are either in self-quarantine, self-isolation or practicing social distancing in the hopes that they can somehow help curb this virus. While many countries are forcing non-essential businesses to shut down, some governments are implanting a full lockdown on their citizens to ensure that everyone will stay home during these very uncertain yet also challenging times. So far there have been over 337,000 reported cases of coronavirus is 150 countries. The death toll is rising every day, with more than 14,641 to date.

Now reports say that a staff member at Buckingham Palace tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, which was the same day that Queen Elizabeth left for Windsor. Seeing how the Queen is 93, she is at a high-risk age group for the deadly virus. Every member of the Royal Household staff are now in self-isolation.

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Queen Elizabeth Preparing A Statement

So far Buckingham Palace has not made any comments about the virus, but it’s been reported that The Queen is waiting for the ‘right moment’ to address the citizens of the UK about the virus. While the Queen did post a message on The Royal Family’s official Instagram account, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles are yet to make their own statements.

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However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the first members of the royal family to address their concerns about the coronavirus on Instagram, followed by Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge even visited an emergency call center this past week. It will most likely be their last public appearance and royal engagement for a while, as the couple is also practicing social distancing by staying at home with their family.

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